Rappers like DMX had a lot to thank Irv Gotti for, including getting signed to major record labels. At the height of his popularity, Gotti was instrumental in a lot of artist’s success.

Ashanti is opening up about her relationship with Murder Inc. cofounder Irv Gotti in the wake of his recent death. “I can’t believe things ended like this,” Ashanti, 44, said via Instagram o ...

NEW YORK -- Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from New York City, has died at the age of 54. His three children shared a message on his social media, writing, "It is with heavy hearts ...

ATLANTA — The music world is mourning the death of Irv Gotti, the legendary hip-hop producer and co-founder of Murder Inc. Records. He died at the age of 54. Def Jam Records reported his passing ...

Irv Gotti, the hip hop producer and music executive who co-founded the Murder Inc. label and was instrumental in the rise of stars like DMX, Ja Rule and Ashanti, died Wednesday. He was 54.

Kevin Winter / Getty Images Widely known for founding the successful record label Murder Inc., Irv — born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr. — helped build the careers of some of the biggest names in ...

Irv Gotti — the music producer who co-founded hip-hop label Murder, Inc., and signed stars such as Ja Rule, Ashanti and Lloyd — has died. He was 54. Def Jam Recordings, Murder, Inc.'s ...

"His contribution to Def Jam, as both an A&R executive and in partnership with Murder, Inc., helped pave the way for the next generation or artists and producers, a force that reshaped the ...